Howard police investigate mass vehicle break-ins in Columbia

Thirty-three vehicles were broken into overnight Saturday in East Columbia though thieves got away with few stolen items, Howard County police reported Monday.

Vandals smashed windows in 29 of the vehicles to gain entrance to them. The four remaining vehicles were unlocked.

"Only a few items were reported stolen, [including] sunglasses, a digital camera and lens, cash and bank cards," said Seth Hoffman, a spokesman for the police department. "In most of the cases, the windows of the vehicles were broken and the cars were rummaged through, but nothing was reported stolen."

Howard County Police say they are seeking to identify the woman in this Facebook video, shot by Lila Orosco.

Howard County Police say they are seeking to identify the woman in this Facebook video, shot by Lila Orosco.

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Maryland Brewery Tours has started a brewery tour to the different beer makers of Howard County, including Jailbreak Brewing, Frisco Taphouse and Brewery and Black Flag Brewery. (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)

Maryland Brewery Tours has started a brewery tour to the different beer makers of Howard County, including Jailbreak Brewing, Frisco Taphouse and Brewery and Black Flag Brewery. (Kim Hairston / Baltimore Sun)